"Obviously a lot was going on behind closed doors, but I still had the intention to stay at the footy club.

"At the same time, I knew I had to do the right thing for myself, and a fresh start was what was needed after the form I was in. I went up and down over the last nine weeks and it was something I needed to do."

"I caught up with 'Goody' [Goodwin] a fair few times. The way he spoke to me and the characteristics of the footy club aligned with who I am.

"The role he set forth to me and what he presented was really encouraging, which sparked the intention."